NATIONAL NEWS (5364)
Ministry Awaits Parliament to Approve Proposal on Trouser Uniforms
The Ministry of Education says it is waiting for parliament's approval and a policy change to allow primary school learners wear trousers as uniform.
Malawi Govt Tightens Nuts on Import and Export of Goods
The government has gazetted new regulations on export and import of some products by amending Control of Goods (Import and Export Licence) Regulations of 2020.
Ntchisi Records High Crime Rate
Ntchisi Police Station has reporte an increase in crime rate in the district from January to June this year.
MAREP 9 Connects 120 Sites; Bemoans Encroachment of Power Line Paths
The Ministry of Energy has covered 160 sites with 120 connected to the grid out of the targeted 434 under the Malawi Rural Electrification Program (MAREP) Phase 9.
NEEF Worried with Ntchisi Loan Defaulters
The National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has lamented that its workers are being threatened when recovering money from people who borrowed from the institution in the Centre East Region especially in Ntchisi District.
Parliament Adopts Report on Fuel Hike
Parliament has adopted a report by the Committee on Natural Resources and Climate Changer for the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) to raise fuel prices, overshadowing resistance from the opposition.
Govt Steps Up Awareness on Bamboo Farming
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change has intensified awareness campaigns for communities to venture into giant bamboo farming across the country.
Long Winded Road to Abolition of Death Penalty
Sitting close to Nasser Kara, a former law maker from Dowa narrating his ordeal behind bars, you nearly shade tears.
His account is sad and touching.
Kara was convicted and sentenced to death in 2002 for the murder of his driver, Alex Mbewe.
MCP Noncommittal on Filling NEC Positions
The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is noncommittal as to when it will fill the remaining positions in its National Executive Committee which were not contested for during its recent elective conference.
No School Should Adjust Fees Without Approval - MoE
The Ministry of Education says no school should adjust any form of fees without the approval of the ministry.
